The Los Angeles Sparks won 106-101 over the Portland Fire at Moda Center on Sunday, with Dearica Hamby’s 23 points and 10 rebounds providing the pivotal contribution in a tight WNBA contest that turned on Los Angeles’ 34-point fourth quarter.
Portland made the brighter start, taking the opening period 29-22, but the Sparks gradually found their rhythm through sharper ball movement and highly efficient perimeter shooting. The Fire carried a 49-43 advantage into half-time, only for Los Angeles to restore parity with a 29-23 third period that left the contest level at 72-72 entering the final quarter.
That set up a composed finish from the visitors. The Sparks posted 34 points in the fourth period, compared with Portland’s 29, to take control of the decisive stretch and secure the five-point road result. Los Angeles converted 52.0 percent from the floor and made 16 of 29 three-point attempts, a 55.2 percent return that gave their offense consistent spacing and balance.
Key performers
Hamby led Los Angeles with 23 points and 10 rebounds, delivering a double-double that set the tone at both ends of the court. Erica Wheeler was equally influential as the main facilitator, registering eight assists in a Sparks side that accumulated 33 assists overall.
For Portland, Bridget Carleton produced an excellent all-round display with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Carla Leite added eight assists, while the Fire made 15 three-pointers and shot 88.9 percent from the free-throw line. Those numbers kept the hosts within reach throughout, but Los Angeles’ superior fourth-quarter execution proved decisive.
NerdSports Stat: The Sparks assisted on 33 of their 39 made baskets, an 84.6 percent assisted-basket rate, while also making one more three-pointer than Portland despite taking eight fewer attempts from beyond the arc.
The result leaves Los Angeles at 11-17 and Portland at 11-19. The Sparks will take confidence from a road win built on efficient shooting and collective creation, while the Fire can point to Carleton’s double-double and their strong opening as positives. Next-fixture details were not included in the match data.
Frequently Asked Questions
No goal scorers or scoring minutes apply in this basketball contest; Dearica Hamby led Los Angeles with 23 points, while Bridget Carleton led Portland with 24.
Portland Fire 101 – 106 Los Angeles Sparks.
Los Angeles moved to 11-17, while Portland fell to 11-19. Table positions were not provided in the match data.
Dearica Hamby was the standout performer with 23 points and 10 rebounds for the Sparks.
